The meaning seems pretty straightforward though I don't pretend to know the singer's intent or whether it describes a specific incident or person.
When I listen to it, it feels just like the awkwardness of meeting someone, especially on a blind date. You're nervous, fidgety, and you don't want to reveal too much, especially the baggage you carry. An uncomfortable silence feels like an eternity. You learn more from a person in that moment than from the white lies they tell. Their secrets are exposed, but they stand there smiling trying to maintain the facade. But he doesn't see that, he feels empathy instead.
The meaning seems pretty straightforward though I don't pretend to know the singer's intent or whether it describes a specific incident or person.
When I listen to it, it feels just like the awkwardness of meeting someone, especially on a blind date. You're nervous, fidgety, and you don't want to reveal too much, especially the baggage you carry. An uncomfortable silence feels like an eternity. You learn more from a person in that moment than from the white lies they tell. Their secrets are exposed, but they stand there smiling trying to maintain the facade. But he doesn't see that, he feels empathy instead.